Postcode NP25 4LR is located in a rural village, within the Newland & Sling ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year. The nearest station is Lydney, about 7.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Millennium Green.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,357 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £53,831 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP25 4LR.
Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels near NP25 4LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lydney located about 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Millennium Green |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 (about £332 per square foot) in Newland & Sling area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £417,500 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £250,000 | £300 |
| Terraced | 3 | £219,000 | £333 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £292,500 | £160,000 | £124,250 |
| 2017 | £295,000 | £175,000 | £176,000 |
| 2018 | £307,500 | £210,000 | £168,750 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £190,000 | £181,000 |
| 2020 | £383,000 | £202,750 | £186,000 |
| 2021 | £460,000 | £264,975 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £245,000 | £247,000 |
| 2023 | £332,500 | £245,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £441,250 | £256,250 | £350,000 |
| 2025 | £445,000 | £250,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £417,500 | £315,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £213 | £191 | £169 |
| 2017 | £208 | £219 | £231 |
| 2018 | £234 | £195 | £241 |
| 2019 | £241 | £238 | £257 |
| 2020 | £317 | £201 | £183 |
| 2021 | £292 | £260 | £296 |
| 2022 | £326 | £255 | £347 |
| 2023 | £330 | £217 | £275 |
| 2024 | £292 | £254 | £264 |
| 2025 | £342 | £287 | £238 |
| 2026 | £288 | £300 | — |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP25 4LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 7, Wyes Green, Monmouth, NP25 4ND | Terraced | Freehold | £219,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Sunshade House, Monmouth, NP25 4LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 27, Tinmans Green, Monmouth, NP25 4NB | Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 05 May 2025 | Applegates, Monmouth, NP25 4LY | Detached | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Glen Vale, Monmouth, NP25 4LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £452,000 |
In the NP25 4LR postcode area, located within Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Redbrook Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NP25 4LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Andrew John Wheeler
Newland & Sling - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP25 4LR records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NP25 4LR in Lydbrook, Newland & St Briavels is £352,500 (about £332 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NP25 4LR, including Redbrook Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP25 4LR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,357 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean covering NP25 4LR is Matt Bishop (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Andrew John Wheeler (Green Party).